About

Specializing in Dog Training using gentle and humane methods, Private Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, In-home Care.
It’s A Dog’s Life NY is a premium pet care & training service for some of New York’s most prestigious furry four-legged residents. Our Team of Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters work in Manhattan’s most prominent buildings and we are the pet service provider of choice for The Soho Grande, Tribeca Grande, and Gansevoort Hotels.
Founded as a science-based training service, IADL NY has evolved to meet the growing needs of our client base. Our Urban Dog Development(tm) Program specifically addresses the unique issues facing city pups and their owners. Through a full array of pet services we can support healthy development in our canine clients and boost the training and rehabilitation process.

Founder/CEO - Elena Gretch

It's A Dog's Life NY was founded by Pet Expert and Certified Dog Trainer Elena Gretch. Elena has appeared on CNN's Larry King Live and regularly appears on New York's WPIX11 Morning News. She was featured in amNY and has provided expertise for pet training stories for the Associated Press, LA Times, MSNBC, History Channel, and the London Telegraph.